Fortuna City Council
May 4, 2026

Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Council
Staff
• Council Member Kyle Conley
• Council Member Carlos Diaz
• Council Member Abe Stevens
• Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
• Mayor Mike Johnson
• City Manager Amy Nilsen
• Deputy City Clerk Buffy Gray

1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Members of the Public may be heard at this time on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City that is not on the Public Meeting Agenda. It is the practice of this Council to hold public comment for every item of business on the agenda at the time that item is heard. If a speaker cannot stay for a particular item of business, they may be heard during this time. Comments concerning the

2. Consent Calendar may also be heard at this time. Speakers addressing the Council will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Be advised that, by law, the City Council can only deliberate or take action on items that are included on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR
These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Any member of the Council may pull a particular item for further discussion.

City Council Minutes – April 20, 2026 (Regular Meeting), April 20, 2026 (Special Meeting), & April 27, 2026 (Special Budget Workshop)
a.
b. Report of Disbursements
Authorization of Destruction of Selected Fortuna Police Department Files, Resolution 2026-13
c.

Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List; Resolution 2026-14
d.

3. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Public Hearing for the Fortuna Business Improvement District Assessment, Resolution 2026-15
a.

Consideration of Designating the Redwood Transit System Stop at 11th & N Streets as a "Major Transit Stop" in Humboldt County Association of Government’s Regional Transportation Plan
b.

Public Hearing to Approve Actions Related to the Placement of a 0.75 Cent Transaction and Use Tax Measure on the Ballot of the General Municipal Election Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; Resolution 2026-12 and Ordinance 2026-785
c.

4. 5. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
At this time, members of the Council may consider or request items to be placed on a future agenda through a consensus of the majority.

6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Kyle Conley
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC) Alternate, Parks & Recreation Commission, Humboldt Transit Authority Alternate a.

Council Member Carlos Diaz
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC), Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), Parks & Recreation Commission Alternate b.

Council Member Abe Stevens
Humboldt County Association of Government Alternate, Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation
c.

Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA), Indian Gaming Commission, League of California Cities Public Safety Commission, Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) d.

7. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Agenda published on 04/30/ 2026 at 9:03 AM
Mayor Mike Johnson
Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG), Historical Commission, League of California Cities Transportation, Communication, & Public Works Commission e.

ADJOURN
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, any non-confidential documents or writings that the City distributes, less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, to all or a majority of the legislative body's members must be made available to members of the public at the same time as the distribution. Documents and information related to the agenda topics are available for review at City Hall, 621 11th Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Members of the public are invited to come to the meeting and comment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (707) 725-7600. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

8. Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:

Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Absent, Council Member Diaz - Present, Council Member Stevens - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - Present, Mayor Johnson - Present Mayor Johnson called for any modifications to the agenda, and City Manager, Amy Nilsen removed City Council Business Item A, to return at a Council meeting in May.

1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:

There being no public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:

PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.

Council Member Stevens pulled consent calendar item "j".

CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Diaz moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trent, to approve all consent calendar item except "j" . Voice vote. AYES: Council Members Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN:

3. None ABSENT: Council Member Conley MOTION CARRIED: 4/0 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Stevens, to approve the consent calendar item "j". Voice vote. AYES: Council Members Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
a. City Council Minutes – April 6, 2026 (Special Meeting) b. Administrative Department Monthly Report
c. Community Development Department Monthly Report
d. Finance Department Monthly Report
e. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
f. Police Department Monthly Report
g. Public Works Monthly Report
h. Report of Disbursements
i. Approval of Donated Stage Project in Rohner Park
Professional Services Agreements with Planwest Partners, Inc. for the Fortuna 2060 General Plan Update
j.

Professional Services Agreements with Planwest Partners, Inc. for the 2027–2035 Housing Element Update
k.

Call for a Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, Establish Council Election Policies, and Request Consolidation with the County of Humboldt; Resolution 2026-11
l.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Minutes:

This item was removed from the agenda to be brought back a Council meeting in May.

Transactions and Use Tax Measure, Ordinance 2026-785 & Resolution 2026-12
a.

4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Minutes:

City Manager Amy Nilsen provided a verbal report.

5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:

None.

6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
a. Council Member Kyle Conley
b. Council Member Carlos Diaz
c. Council Member Abe Stevens
d. Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
e. Mayor Mike Johnson

7. ADJOURN
Minutes:

8. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 pm. MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
Special Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:

Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Absent, Council Member Diaz - Present, Council Member Stevens - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - Present, Mayor Johnson - Present

1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:

PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.

2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated
representatives: Amy Nilsen, City Manager Employee organization: Fortuna Employee Association and Fortuna Unrepresented pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code
a.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated
representatives: Amy Nilsen, City Manager Employee organization: Fortuna Police Employees Association, pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code
b.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated
representatives: Amy Nilsen, City Manager Employee organization: Fortuna Unrepresented pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code c.

3. Contact: Siana L. Emmons ([email protected] 7077251409)

REPORT OUT AND ADJOURN
Minutes:

CITY COUNCIL ACTION: There was no action to report out. Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz to adjourn the Special meeting at 5:46 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED 4/0

4. Special Budget Workshop
Minutes
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:

Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:35 pm and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Present, Council Member Diaz - Present, Council Member Stevens - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - Present (arrived at 4:49pm), Mayor Johnson - Present

1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:

PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.

2. DISCUSSION ITEM
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget (General Fund, Transit) Minutes:

Finance Director Aaron Felmlee provided a staff report on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Alex Service, Elizabeth Belluscio, Doug Strehl, Sue Long, Ruth Dekat, Rob Will There being no additional public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.

CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Diaz, to direct the City Manager to pursue leasing the River Lodge facility to a.

3. local public or non-profit agencies and return to Council to discuss the longterm viability of the River Lodge if no deal is established. Roll Call vote. AYES:

Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 5/0 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Stevens, to direct the City Manger to pursue sustainable long-term viable options for the Fortuna Transit system such as working with HTA on an operational analysis for them to potentially operate the Dial-a-Ride system in Fortuna. Roll Call vote. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Johnson NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Trent ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 4/1
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Diaz, to defer the Museum item to the next City Council meeting to discuss other options for funding. Roll Call vote. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 5/0

ADJOURN
Minutes:

Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz to adjourn the meeting at 5:36pm. MOTION CARRIED: 5/0

4. Consent Agenda Item 3b

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: May 4, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Report of Disbursements
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive staff report of disbursements that were processed for the City of Fortuna and the Successor Agency (Fortuna Redevelopment Agency) if applicable, as an informational item only.

REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS:

Disbursement was processed as follows:

April 22, 2026 $60,619.56
April 28, 2026 $43,859.42
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Informational Item. Receive report by Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Disbursements Detail Report for April 22, 2026
• Disbursements Detail Report for April 28, 2026
Amount
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84709 04/22/2026 MITCHELL LAW FIRM, THE 10591 City Attorney Services FY 25/26 1979.5 84709 04/22/2026 MITCHELL LAW FIRM, THE 10592 City Attorney Services FY 25/26 111 84708 04/22/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525837240 River Lodge Linen Service 170.91 84708 04/22/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525856854 Police Mat Cleaning Service FY 25/26 58.04 84708 04/22/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525815119 Wastewater Linen Service 65.18 84708 04/22/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525815128 Parks/Rink Linen Service 108.99 84708 04/22/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525815118 Corp Yard Linen Service 68.57 84708 04/22/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525815118 Corp Yard Linen Service 60.17 84708 04/22/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525793457 Paper Towels - River Lodge 38.65 84708 04/22/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525797322 River Lodge Linen Service 37.81 84707 04/22/2026 MERCED CASANOVA, STEVEN 26-6241 Expense Reimbursement - Notary Oath/Bond 24 84707 04/22/2026 MERCED CASANOVA, STEVEN 26-6241 Expense Reimbursement - Notary Oath/Bond 24 84705 04/22/2026 HUMBOLDT COUNTY RECORDER 041526 Lien Release Recording Fees 52 84706 04/22/2026 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 287764 Tire Replacement - PD 180.32 84704 04/22/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 040826 Break Camp Supplies 25.94 84704 04/22/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 041026 Catering Supplies - Workshop 6.49 84704 04/22/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 031226 Janitorial Supplies - CH/CDD/Parks 51.52 84704 04/22/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 040726 Break Camp Supplies 63.82 84704 04/22/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 031226 Janitorial Supplies - CH/CDD/Parks 4.94 84704 04/22/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 031226 Janitorial Supplies - CH/CDD/Parks 43.85 84703 04/22/2026 GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL AGENCY 2026-50 Application Review/Application Fees - Kenmar 1300 84703 04/22/2026 GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL AGENCY 2026-58 Application Review Service 150 84702 04/22/2026 GRAINGER 9877495599 Fire Hose Nozzles/Sight Plug/Fire Hose - WWTP 484.19 84702 04/22/2026 GRAINGER 9877786708 Fire Hose - WWTP 194.76 84701 04/22/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1016052 Equipment Fuel 46.55 84702 04/22/2026 GRAINGER 9861012343 Notebooks/Pens/Respirators - WWTP 281.78 84701 04/22/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1016029 Equipment Fuel 23.96 84701 04/22/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1016045 Equipment Fuel 93.55 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406748 Floor Finish/Air Freshener - CH/PD/CDD/Parks 9.84 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406748 Floor Finish/Air Freshener - CH/PD/CDD/Parks 24.08 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406748 Floor Finish/Air Freshener - CH/PD/CDD/Parks 9.84 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406748 Floor Finish/Air Freshener - CH/PD/CDD/Parks 8.75 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406678 Batteries - Lab 15.32 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406732 Nipples - WWTP 21.88 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406312 Janitorial Supplies - CH/CDD/Parks 44.03 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406571 Electrical Tape/Cable Ties - Utilities 15.42 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406312 Janitorial Supplies - CH/CDD/Parks 36.6 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406312 Janitorial Supplies - CH/CDD/Parks 42.08 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406274 Janitorial Supplies - Parks/Monday Club 19.6 84700 04/22/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406274 Janitorial Supplies - Parks/Monday Club 52.98 84698 04/22/2026 DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 033126 1st Quarter Ending 3.31.26 SB1186 -183.6 84699 04/22/2026 ENGINEERED FIRE SYSTEMS, INC 23191 Fire Plan Review Service 202.5 84697 04/22/2026 DEPT OF CONSERVATION DIV OF ADMIN SRVS033126 1st Quarter 2026 Seismic -34.91 84698 04/22/2026 DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 033126 1st Quarter Ending 3.31.26 SB1186 204 84696 04/22/2026 DARREN TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION INC 5107 Street Striping Service 15897 84697 04/22/2026 DEPT OF CONSERVATION DIV OF ADMIN SRVS033126 1st Quarter 2026 Seismic 698.18 84694 04/22/2026 COUNTY OF HUMB PLANNING & BUILDING PLI 26-0772 Home Monitoring Services March 2026 1695.63 84695 04/22/2026 CSG CONSULTANTS 65667 Franchise Agreement Negotiation Services 1995 84693 04/22/2026 CA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION 033126 1st Quarter 2026 SB1473 168 84693 04/22/2026 CA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION 033126 1st Quarter 2026 SB1473 -16 84691 04/22/2026 ACCESS HUMBOLDT 3354 Planning Commission Televised Meetings FY 25/26 190.75 84692 04/22/2026 AT&T 5025 04260893 23484108935031 31.76 84691 04/22/2026 ACCESS HUMBOLDT 3347 Franchise Fees FY 25/26 1057.5 84691 04/22/2026 ACCESS HUMBOLDT 3353 City Council Televised Meetings FY 25/26 190.75 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026
Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable NumberDescription (Item) Amount
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84732 04/22/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 41649 Hedge Trimmer Resin Remover - General Services 14.22 Grand Total: 60619.56
84731 04/22/2026 WATSON, SETH 032326 Per Diem 4.27 - 4.29 (Glock/AR-15 Armorer Course) 69 84732 04/22/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 41548 Chainsaw Oil - General Services 50.36 84730 04/22/2026 USABLUEBOOK INV00941659 CorePro Sampler/Sludge Judge - WWTP 552.78 84730 04/22/2026 USABLUEBOOK INV00942606 Acetate Buffer Solution - WWTP 555.46 84729 04/22/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5237978 Print Services FY 25/26 144.91 84729 04/22/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5237978 Print Services FY 25/26 144.91 84729 04/22/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5237978 Print Services FY 25/26 86.95 84729 04/22/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5237978 Print Services FY 25/26 38.64 84729 04/22/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5237978 Print Services FY 25/26 19.32 84729 04/22/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5237978 Print Services FY 25/26 38.64 84729 04/22/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5237978 Print Services FY 25/26 270.52 84729 04/22/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5237978 Print Services FY 25/26 67.63 84728 04/22/2026 TROEMNER LLC 735408603 Lab Certification Service 413.8 84729 04/22/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5237978 Print Services FY 25/26 154.57 84726 04/22/2026 SWARCO MCCAIN INC PB3599 Traffic Signal Tech Support 1650 84727 04/22/2026 THE PEOPLE OF NEW DIRECTIONS 4274 Encampment Clean-up Services 705 84724 04/22/2026 STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE FAUD-00005214Annual Street Reporting FY 24/25 3000 84725 04/22/2026 STEVENS, DENNIS 032326 Per Diem 4.27 - 4.29 (Glock/AR-15 Armorer Course) 69 84723 04/22/2026 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 03312026 1st Quarter 2026 Use Tax 1516 84723 04/22/2026 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 033126 1st Quarter 2026 Sales Tax 35 84721 04/22/2026 REDWOOD EMPIRE ROOFING IN 1067 Refund Permit BP-25-318 Overpayment -23.01 84722 04/22/2026 SIGHTSEER PRODUCTIONS 70224-000235 Future Fortuna Workshop Photos 500 84721 04/22/2026 REDWOOD EMPIRE ROOFING IN 1067 Refund Permit BP-25-318 Overpayment 624.76 84721 04/22/2026 REDWOOD EMPIRE ROOFING IN 1067 Refund Permit BP-25-318 Overpayment -11.5 84720 04/22/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 776505 Debris Disposal 208 84720 04/22/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 776517 Debris Disposal 83.2 84719 04/22/2026 PRIMOFIORE, JUSTIN 032326 Per Diem 4.27 - 4.29 (Glock/AR-15 Armorer Course) 69 84720 04/22/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 776487 Debris Disposal 172.8 84717 04/22/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 371348 Credit Core Return - Transit -22 84718 04/22/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3107734722 Lease Property Tax - Postage Machine 26.53 84717 04/22/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 371256 Credit Flywheel/Gasket Return - Parks -206.55 84717 04/22/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 371274 Battery - Transit 164.68 84717 04/22/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 370904 Flywheel - Parks 128.61 84717 04/22/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 371236 Brake Pads - Transit 65.26 84716 04/22/2026 OCCU-MED, LTD 426903A Pre-employment Exam Review - J Rizzo 3 84716 04/22/2026 OCCU-MED, LTD 426903A Pre-employment Exam Review - J Rizzo 45 84716 04/22/2026 OCCU-MED, LTD 426903A Pre-employment Exam Review - J Rizzo 9 84716 04/22/2026 OCCU-MED, LTD 426903A Pre-employment Exam Review - J Rizzo 3 84715 04/22/2026 NYLEX.NET 17304 Network Support Services FY 25/26 375.76 84715 04/22/2026 NYLEX.NET 17304 Network Support Services FY 25/26 697.84 84715 04/22/2026 NYLEX.NET 17304 Network Support Services FY 25/26 53.68 84715 04/22/2026 NYLEX.NET 17304 Network Support Services FY 25/26 375.76 84715 04/22/2026 NYLEX.NET 17304 Network Support Services FY 25/26 429.44 84715 04/22/2026 NYLEX.NET 17304 Network Support Services FY 25/26 429.44 84715 04/22/2026 NYLEX.NET 17304 Network Support Services FY 25/26 1234.64 84715 04/22/2026 NYLEX.NET 17304 Network Support Services FY 25/26 1771.44 84714 04/22/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026149359 Public Notice - City Ambulance 78.66 84714 04/22/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026149458 Recreation Leader Recruitment Advertising 112 84713 04/22/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 534084 Lab Supplies -18.96 84713 04/22/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 534084 Lab Supplies 246.53 84713 04/22/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 530229 Lab Supplies -8.08 84713 04/22/2026 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 530229 Lab Supplies 110.34 84712 04/22/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 95995 Lubricant - General Services 90.14 84712 04/22/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 97876 Electronic Clenaer/Red Grease - WWTP 591.17 84710 04/22/2026 MOBLEY CONSTRUCTION INC 4697 Bartow Infield Dirt Transport - Parks 9988.5 84711 04/22/2026 MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQUIP 48442 Vacon Rear Door Repair 4477.3 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable NumberDescription (Item) 101-6025-2000Professional Services 705
120-4400 Building Permit And Inspection 573.85
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100-7616-1000Televised Meetings 190.75
100-7616-3200Televised Meetings 190.75
101-5500-5450Department Supplies 9988.5
100-7015-2000Dues & Subscriptions 58.04
100-7221-5400Break Camp Program 89.76
100-7612-1100Contingency 500
100-6036-1400Franchise Fees 1057.5
100-7000-2000Travel, Conferences & Training 207
100-7000-3200Travel, Conferences & Training 24
100-5775-5600Network Support 53.68
100-6020-1300Legal Services 2090.5
100-6035-5400Personnel Services 112
100-5775-2000Network Support 1771.44
100-5775-4000Network Support 429.44
100-5775-5400Network Support 429.44
100-5715-4100Vehicle Repairs 90.14
100-5715-5450Vehicle Repairs -77.94
100-5775-1500Network Support 1234.64
100-5705-4000Equipment Maintenance 19.32
100-5705-5450Equipment Maintenance 38.64
100-5715-2000Vehicle Repairs 180.32
100-5705-1500Equipment Maintenance 154.57
100-5705-2000Equipment Maintenance 270.52
100-5705-3200Equipment Maintenance 67.63
100-5505-5450Vehicle Fuel & Oil 164.06
100-5565-5450Janitorial Supplies 248.22
100-5705-1200Equipment Maintenance 26.53
100-5500-2000Department Supplies 52.6
100-5500-3200Department Supplies 51.92
100-5500-4100Department Supplies 133.15
100-2455 Calif Bldg - SB 1473 Fee 168
100-2460 Sales Tax Payable 1488.96
100-5500-1500Department Supplies 51.38
825 - Unrestricted Housing Loan Fund 52
Grand Total: 60619.6
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-2450 Dept Conserv. - Seismic Fee 698.18
280 - Gas Tax Fund 3000
290 - RMRA - SB1 Fund 15897
500 - Water Fund 5399.1
550 - Wastewater Fund 4142.16
590 - TDA Transit Fund 207.94
165 - Museum Exhibit Fund 35
200 - Storm Drainage Fund 464
210 - Solid Waste Fund 1995
230 - 2001 Home Grant Fund 1695.63
270 - STIP/TEA Fund 1450
101 - Transaction and Use Tax Fund 10693.5
120 - Development & Building Fund 931.45
125 - ADA Compliance Fund 20.4
140 - Citywide Traffic Impact Fund 1650
160 - Riverlodge Fund 721.24
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 12265.1
Grand Total: 60619.6
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825-6025-7200Professional Services 52
Grand Total: 60619.6
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 60619.6
550-6035-6600Personnel Services 45
550-6045-6600Laboratory Services 413.8
590-5715-5000Vehicle Repairs 207.94
550-5705-6700Equipment Maintenance 144.91
550-5775-6700Network Support 697.84
550-6035-6500Personnel Services 3
500-6200-6100Telephone 31.76
550-5500-6600Department Supplies 2465.42
550-5557-6600Lab Supplies 372.19
500-5775-6300Network Support 375.76
500-6035-6000Personnel Services 9
500-6035-6100Personnel Services 3
500-5500-6100Department Supplies 75.59
500-5705-6300Equipment Maintenance 144.91
500-5715-6100Vehicle Repairs 4477.3
280-6025-4200Professional Services 3000
290-6015-9997General Contracting 15897
500-5500-6000Department Supplies 281.78
210-6025-5300Professional Services 1995
230-6025-7150Professional Services 1695.63
270-6005-9978Engineering Services 1450
160-5775-5800Network Support 375.76
165-2460 Sales Tax Payable 35
200-6618-4310SWMP Implementation 464
160-5546-5800Catering - Other 6.49
160-5565-5800Janitorial Supplies 247.37
160-5705-5800Equipment Maintenance 38.64
125-4081 SB 1186 Disability Access -183.6
140-6025-9120Professional Services 1650
160-5500-5700Department Supplies 52.98
120-6305-3100Publication Expense 78.66
120-7000-3100Travel, Conferences & Training 24
125-2470 SB 1186 State Architect 204
120-4445 General Plan Fee -23.01
120-5705-3000Equipment Maintenance 86.95
120-6005-3000Engineering Services 202.5
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
120-4440 Technology Surcharge -11.5
Amount
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84757 04/28/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525856844 Wastewater Linen Service 65.05 84757 04/28/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525856855 Parks/Rink Linen Service 108.35 84757 04/28/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525856843 Corp Yard Linen Service 68.71 84757 04/28/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525856843 Corp Yard Linen Service 60.31 84755 04/28/2026 JENNI'S CAR WASH 1015 Car Wash Tokens - PD 100 84756 04/28/2026 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL10695769 Pre-employment Physical - S Watson 1557.54 84753 04/28/2026 HELIX LABORATORIES INC 91823 Alka Mag Supply FY 25/26 8899.07 84754 04/28/2026 HUMBOLDT FENCE CO 14139B Gate Repair - PD 450 84752 04/28/2026 HEALTHSPORT 040126 April Gym Memberships 52 84752 04/28/2026 HEALTHSPORT 040126 April Gym Memberships 52 84752 04/28/2026 HEALTHSPORT 040126 April Gym Memberships 52 84752 04/28/2026 HEALTHSPORT 040126 April Gym Memberships 26 84752 04/28/2026 HEALTHSPORT 040126 April Gym Memberships 26 84752 04/28/2026 HEALTHSPORT 040126 April Gym Memberships 156 84751 04/28/2026 HDL, COREN & CONE SIN062563 Property Tax service FY 25/26 1971.8 84752 04/28/2026 HEALTHSPORT 040126 April Gym Memberships 26 84749 04/28/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 042126 Supplies - Strategic Plan Meeting 69.73 84750 04/28/2026 H&S ENERGY GROUP HCL-058727-26 Car Wash Services - PD 21 84748 04/28/2026 GRAINGER 9879337203 Pressure Washer Wand - WWTP 104.52 84748 04/28/2026 GRAINGER 9881029061 Calibration Gas - WWTP 482.96 84747 04/28/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1016145 Propane - General Services 18.78 84747 04/28/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1016291 Propane - General Services 27.54 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526454 Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84746 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ROTARY CLUB 11215 Semi-Annual Dues - J Kadle 135 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526353b Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526381 Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526351 Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526353 Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526162 Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526203 Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526105 Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526152 Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84744 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 407091 Supplies - WWTP 581.61 84745 04/28/2026 FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION 2526021 Fire Assessment Tax FY 25/26 216 84744 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 407031 Brush Grout/Coupling/Elbow Insert - WWTP 26.25 84744 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 407032 GFCI Cover/Hardware - River Lodge 29.32 84744 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 407005 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Park/Library 3.96 84744 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 407013 Storage Bags - WWTP 9.41 84744 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 407005 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Park/Library 3.96 84744 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 407005 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Park/Library 6.59 84744 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 406796 Trash Bags - WWTP 31.21 84744 04/28/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 407005 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Park/Library 10.51 84742 04/28/2026 EMERALD FOOTBALL CLUB 040826 Park Deposit Refund 250 84743 04/28/2026 FLINT COOPER LLC 031926 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 84740 04/28/2026 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 36292 March Livescan Services 804 84741 04/28/2026 ECOLAB 6358830920 River Lodge Dishmachine Rental FY 25/26 156.91 84739 04/28/2026 CAMPTON ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2280-1082012 LED Lightbulbs - Pavilion 129.21 84739 04/28/2026 CAMPTON ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2280-1082012 LED Lightbulbs - Pavilion -2.36 84737 04/28/2026 BLUE STAR GAS 516436 Tank Repair/Recertify - General Services 124.35 84738 04/28/2026 BSK ASSOCIATES AJ07934 PFAS Lab Testing 2560 84735 04/28/2026 AT&T 9011 25131463 9391084093 31.91
84736 04/28/2026 AUTOZONE #4142 4142464307 Windshield Wipers - WWTP 61.41 84733 04/28/2026 ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEM 775761 Alarm Service Call - Lab 175 84734 04/28/2026 AQUA-METRICS SALES CO INV0113609 2" Water Meters 4913.7 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026
Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount
Grand Total: 43859.42
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84770 04/28/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 41659 Trimmer Line - General Services 98.54 84771 04/28/2026 WILLIAMS, ROSS 040926 Per Diem 5.6 - 5.7 (Grade 2 Exam) 91 84768 04/28/2026 TRENT, TAMI 040826 Mileage/Per Diem 3.13 - 3.14 (Rdwd Empire Meeting) 294 84769 04/28/2026 ULINE 206116392 Binders/Clipboards/Calculater/Hook/Ship Kit - WWTP 343.11 84766 04/28/2026 TEAM CIVX 4510 Tax Measure Polling Consulting Fees 12000 84767 04/28/2026 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 20781 Kennel Supplies 94.89 84765 04/28/2026 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7914948681 USB/Glade Plugins/Cert Holders/Pens - HR/Clerk 57.42 84765 04/28/2026 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7914948681 USB/Glade Plugins/Cert Holders/Pens - HR/Clerk 57.42 84763 04/28/2026 REXEL S145108136.001 Option Modules - WWTP 976.98 84764 04/28/2026 SPORT & CYCLE 233020 Chest Waders (Berrey) - WWTP 98.59 84762 04/28/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04263473 69711643473 282.79 84762 04/28/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04266726 44469516726 813.47 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 373630 Wiper Blades - Utilities 20.09 84762 04/28/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04260847 06162570847 14.15 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 373606 Wiper Blades/Def - Shop 21.09 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 373606 Wiper Blades/Def - Shop 21.09 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 373606 Wiper Blades/Def - Shop 21.09 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 373606 Wiper Blades/Def - Shop 21.09 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 373577 Fuel Cap - Utilities 19.36 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 373606 Wiper Blades/Def - Shop 21.09 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 372316 Strap - WWTP 12.03 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 372559 Antifreeze - Parks 72.2 84760 04/28/2026 OLEA, VICTORIA 032326 Monday Club Deposit Refund 250 84761 04/28/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 372205 Water Pump - Parks 123.28 84758 04/28/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 98050 Hose - WWTP 100.73 84759 04/28/2026 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 26106-277-A River Lodge Linen Service 43.2 84758 04/28/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 97915 Filter - General Services 18.1 84758 04/28/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 97916 Hose - General Services 124.82 84757 04/28/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525878501 River Lodge Linen Service 36.49 84758 04/28/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 97895 Equipment Maintenance Supplies - WWTP 72.24 84757 04/28/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525860585 Paper Towels - WWTP 53.17 84757 04/28/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 525861192 Paper Towels - Parks 488.59 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 1338.67
550-5555-6600 Plant Chemicals 8899.07
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500-6045-6000 Laboratory Services 2560
500-6505-6000 Utility - General & Electric 813.47
550-5265-6500 Miscellaneous Benefits 52
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 86.56
500-5715-6100 Vehicle Repairs 60.54
500-5760-6100 Water Meters 4913.7
280-5265-4200 Miscellaneous Benefits 26
500-5265-6100 Miscellaneous Benefits 52
500-5500-6000 Department Supplies 593.1
160-5740-5800 Building Repair and Maintenance 29.32
160-6720-5700 County Property Tax 216
160-6720-5800 County Property Tax 216
160-2222 River Lodge Deposits 500
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 79.69
160-5706-5800 Equipment Lease 156.91
100-7015-2000 Dues & Subscriptions 135
100-7612-1100 Contingency 69.73
160-2221 Monday Club Deposits 250
100-6720-5450 County Property Tax 648
100-6720-5500 County Property Tax 216
100-7000-1000 Travel, Conferences & Training 294
100-6625-2000 Livescan Fees 804
100-6720-1400 County Property Tax 216
100-6720-2000 County Property Tax 216
100-6035-2000 Personnel Services 1557.54
100-6200-2000 Telephone 31.91
100-6505-2000 Utility - General & Electric 296.94
100-5740-2000 Building Repair and Maintenance 450
100-5743-5450 Pavilion Maintenance 126.85
100-6025-1400 Professional Services 13971.8
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 142.09
100-5715-4100 Vehicle Repairs 164.01
100-5715-5450 Vehicle Repairs 216.57
100-5565-1500 Janitorial Supplies 3.96
100-5565-2000 Janitorial Supplies 6.59
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 600.9
100-5500-2800 Department Supplies 94.89
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 337.92
100-5500-5500 Department Supplies 10.51
100-5265-5400 Miscellaneous Benefits 52
100-5500-1150 Department Supplies 57.42
100-5500-1600 Department Supplies 57.42
100-5265-1000 Miscellaneous Benefits 26
100-5265-1150 Miscellaneous Benefits 26
100-5265-2000 Miscellaneous Benefits 156
550 - Wastewater Fund 12070.1
Grand Total: 43859.4
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 250
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 21236.1
160 - Riverlodge Fund 1447.92
280 - Gas Tax Fund 26
500 - Water Fund 9079.37
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Grand Total: 43859.4
4/28/2026 3:55:32 PM Page 4 of 4
550-7000-6600 Travel, Conferences & Training 91
Grand Total: 43859.4
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 43859.4
550-5720-6600 Equipment Repair 1049.22
550-6025-6600 Professional Services 175
550-6720-6700 County Property Tax 432
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
550-5715-6600 Vehicle Repairs 33.12
Consent Agenda Item 3c

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: May 4, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jason Kadle, Lieutenant
THROUGH: Amy Nielsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorization of Destruction of Selected Fortuna Police Department Files, Resolution 2026-13
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the destruction of the selected Fortuna Police Department files (attached) by approving Resolution 2026-13.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The files selected for destruction meet the criteria covered by law according to California Penal Code § 832.5(b), California Government Code § 34090, California Government Code § 26202 and the City of Fortuna Records Retention Policy, dated March 2001.

State law provides that these records may be destroyed at the direction of the Chief of Police and with the approval of the City Council by Resolution. In addition, a copy of this staff report was sent to the City Attorney for legal review and approval.

File destruction information was provided by the following department:

Department: Fortuna Police Department
File(s): Refer to attachment for type, description, and dates.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-13. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2026-13, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Authorizing the Destruction of Records

2. Records to be destroyed
RESOLUTION 2026-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA

AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has determined that certain records are no longer needed for the operation of business, nor required by statute; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police approves the destruction of the City records described below.

WHEREAS, California Government Code 34090 authorizes the destruction of City records upon approval of the City Council by resolution and written approval by the City Attorney.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fortuna hereby declares the City records listed in Exhibit A are approved for destruction; Refer to Exhibit A.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this authorization applies only to closed cases that have satisfied all applicable retention requirements under the California Secretary of State Local Government Records Retention Guidelines and the City’s adopted retention schedule, and excludes any records required to be retained for a longer period by state or federal law.

Prior to destruction, the Police Department shall verify that each record meets all applicable retention requirements and is not subject to any legal hold or other restriction on destruction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney of the City of Fortuna hereby approves the destruction of the above-described City records.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, on the 4th day of May 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

Ryan Plotz, City Attorney Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:

Buffy Gray, Deputy City Clerk

Consent Agenda Item 3d

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ DATE: May 4, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List; Resolution 2026- 14 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna designating projects to be funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) during Fiscal Year 2026-27.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

To be eligible for funding from the passage of SB1, the City must formally adopt a list of projects to be completed and forward that list to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by July 1 st each year. Staff has prepared a list of projects in a format acceptable to the CTC and included it as an attachment.

In order to ensure that RMRA funds are spent appropriately, the City must also report after the fact on which projects were ultimately completed. It is important to note that there is no requirement that the annual list of anticipated projects match the list of projects completed. In the event that additional funding becomes available or if emergency projects arise, the two lists may differ.

Additionally, if during the Cities budget process different projects are identified by the Council as a higher priority than the ones adopted with the attached resolution the City can change the projects with no repercussions.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The projects included on the attached list are identified in the draft 2026-27 fiscal year budget through the Capital Improvement Program. If not funded through RMRA these projects would either not be completed or would have to be funded through other funds and other projects would not be completed.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-14. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2026-14; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Designating Projects to be Funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account During Fiscal Year 2026-27

2. Attachment A – RMRA Project List
Consent Agenda Item 3d

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA

DESIGNATING PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna must adopt by resolution a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City, will receive an estimated $351,573 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026-27 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the tenth year in which the City of Fortuna is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City of Fortuna to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna has undergone a robust public process through its Capital Improvement Program to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of Fortuna maintain and rehabilitate roads that otherwise would not be maintained, add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City of Fortuna this year and hundreds of similar projects into the future; and WHEREAS, the 2020 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City of Fortuna’s streets and roads are in an “at-risk” condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits in the City of Fortuna.

Consent Agenda Item 3d

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA HEREBY RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING:

The projects listed in Attachment ‘A’ are hereby adopted as the City’s RMRA funded projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 4
th day of May 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Mike Johnson, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
Buffy Gray, Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Senate Bill (SB) 1 Proposed Project List Form
* Required
Type
(Select from dropdown list)
Explanation
(if "Other" is selected,
please explain)
?
PreConstruction
(mm/yyyy)
Construction
(mm/yyyy) Min. Max.

PP01 5145 Kenwood Road CIP 9997 Road Maintenance &
Rehabilitation
Mill and remove failing asphalt concrete. Digouts and resurfacing. Kenwood Road between Freedom and Kenmar Road
06/2024 10/2025 10 20
PP02 5145 Main Street and 12th Street
intersection
CIP 9997 Road Maintenance &
Rehabilitation
Mill and remove failing asphalt concrete. Digouts and resurfacing.

Replace traffic loops.

Main and 12th Street traffic signals 06/2026 10/2026 10 20 PP03 5145 Fortuna Blvd at Redwood Way CIP 9997 Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation
Mill and remove failing asphalt concrete. Digouts and resurfacing.

Replace traffic loops.

Fortuna Blvd 06/2026 10/2026 10 20
PP04 5145 Fortuna Blvd and Newburg CIP 9997 Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation
Mill and remove failing asphalt concrete. Digouts and resurfacing.

Replace traffic loops.

Fortuna Blvd and Newburg 06/2026 10/2026 10 20
PP05 5145 Rohnerville Road CIP 9997 Road Maintenance &
Rehabilitation
Mill and remove failing asphalt concrete. Digouts and resurfacing.

Replace traffic loops.

Multiple locations 06/2026 03/2026 10 20
PP06 5145
PP07 5145
PP08 5145
PP09 5145
PP10 5145
PP11 5145
PP12 5145
PP13 5145
PP14 5145
PP15 5145
PP16 5145
PP17 5145
PP18 5145
PP19 5145
PP20 5145
PP21 5145
PP22 5145
PP23 5145
PP24 5145
PP25 5145
PP26 5145
PP27 5145
PP28 5145
PP29 5145
PP30 5145
PP31 5145
PP32 5145
PP33 5145
PP34 5145
PP35 5145
PP36 5145
PP37 5145
PP38 5145
PP39 5145
LoCode
Part 2: Project Information
Local Streets and Roads Program
Proposed
Project
(PP#)
* Project Title Project ID
(if any)
* Project Description
?
* Project Location
?
* Estimated
Completion Date
* Estimated
Useful Life
(# of Yr)
Project Type
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Business Agenda Item 4a

STAFF REPORT
Business Agenda Item
DATE: May 4, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Conduct Annual Public Hearing for the Fortuna Business Improvement District Assessment and consider adopting Resolution 2026-15 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Council conduct the annual Fortuna Business Improvement District public hearing and consider adopting Resolution 2026-15 authorizing the annual assessment for fiscal year 2026-27.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the April 6, 2026, Regular Meeting, the Council adopted a Resolution of Intention (the “Resolution of Intent”), a copy of which is attached hereto. The Resolution of Intent accomplished the following: (i) approved the FBID annual report as submitted on March 16, 2026; (ii) declared the Council’s intention to levy and collect the annual FBID assessment for fiscal year 2026-27 at a flat rate of $25 per qualifying business; and (iii) provided notice of this public hearing and the right of businesses subject to the annual assessment to submit a written or oral protest against the assessment.

As required by law, the Resolution of Intent and the notice of this public hearing was published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City at least seven (7) days prior to the date of this public hearing.

The purpose of this public hearing is to determine whether the FBID annual assessment should be levied for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Council may authorize the assessment unless sufficient written protests against the assessment are received by the City Clerk at or before the time fixed for the public hearing.

A protest is successful if written protests are received from the owners of businesses in the assessment area which will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments proposed to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than that 50 percent. The Council must also consider oral protests during the public hearing, but only written protests that meet the content requirements are counted for purposes of determining whether the protest is successful.

Business Agenda Item 4a

Each written protest must contain a description of the business in which the person submitting the protest is affiliated sufficient to identify the business and, if a person submitting is not shown on the official records of the city as the owner of the business, the protest must contain or be accompanied by written evidence that the person submitting is the owner of the business. A written protest which does not comply with these requirements shall not be counted in determining a majority protest. The Council may, however, waive any irregularity in the form or content of any written protest.

If the protest is successful, the Council may not levy the assessment for the particular fiscal year.

If the protest is not successful, the Council may authorize and levy the assessment by adopting Resolution 2026-15, attached hereto.

Staff recommends that the Council adopt the proposed resolution, assuming the protest is unsuccessful.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

An FBID assessment of $25.00 per business would generate approximately $16,500 annually.

The total expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025-26 year-to-date are $8,759.88.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Receive staff presentation and review Council questions with staff

2. Open Public Hearing

3. Receive any testimony

4. Close Public Hearing

5. Determine whether a protest exists

6. If the protest is unsuccessful, motion to adopt Resolution 2026-15, read by title only.

Roll Call Vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution of Intention, (Resolution 2026-09)
• Resolution 2026- 15, A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Fortuna Authorizing the Levy of an Annual Assessment For 2026-2027 Fiscal Year for The Fortuna Business Improvement District

RESOLUTION 2026-15

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2026-27

FISCAL YEAR FOR THE FORTUNA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHEREAS, in 1990, the City Council of the City of Fortuna established the Fortuna Business Improvement District under the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (California Streets and Highways Code §§ 36500 et seq.);
WHEREAS, the Fortuna Business Improvement District continues to confer a special benefit on those businesses subject to the annual assessment;
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2026, the Council received and approved the annual report of the Fortuna Business Improvement District advisory board without modification; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-09 declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and setting the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed assessment;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-09, the Council set the public hearing for May 4, 2026, at the Regular Meeting of the City Council, and caused the text of the resolution to be published as required by law; and
WHEREAS, by way of this Resolution, the Council hereby authorizes the levy and collection of the annual assessment for FBID at the rates set forth in this Resolution, and makes further findings as set forth below.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT:

1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct.

2. The City Council does not make any change to the boundaries of the Fortuna Business Improvement District.

3. There being an unsuccessful protest, the City Council authorizes the levy and collect assessments in the annual amount of $25 upon all businesses, trades and professions located within the boundaries of the Fortuna Business Improvement District.

4. The activities and improvements authorized by section 5.40.070 of the Fortuna Municipal Code shall remain unchanged for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

5. Reference is made hereto to the Annual Report approved by the Council on March 16, 2026, and on file with the City Clerk for a full and detailed description of the improvements and activities to be provided for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the boundaries of the area, and the proposed assessments to be levied upon the businesses within the area for that fiscal year.

6. The Annual Report is approved without modification.

7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.

PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fortuna, California, on this 4th day of May 4, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
__________________________
Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Buffy Gray, Deputy City Clerk
Business Agenda Item 4b

STAFF REPORT
Business Agenda Item
DATE: May 4, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Designating the Redwood Transit System Stop at 11th & N Streets as a "Major Transit Stop" in Humboldt County Association of Government’s Regional Transportation Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Provide direction on whether to support designating the Redwood Transit System (RTS) stop at 11th & N Streets as a "major transit stop" in Humboldt County Association of Government’s (HCAOG) Regional Transportation Plan RTP) (VROOM 2026–2046), and authorize the City Manager to sign and transmit a comment letter to HCAOG reflecting the Council's position.

2. If supportive (or supportive with conditions), direct staff to: (a) prepare parking management and objective design standards applicable within 1/2 mile of the stop; and (b) evaluate any needed adjustments to traffic impact fee schedules to comply with AB 2553 (2024).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

HCAOG has initiated a formal agency comment period on adding 14 additional "major transit stops" to its RTP, using a defensible methodology based on stops with at least 50 average daily boardings/alightings (serves a minimum of 1% of regional ridership). One of the proposed additions is the Redwood Transit System stop at 11th & N Streets in Fortuna. Following Policy Advisory Committee discussion on February 19, 2026, HCAOG deferred final inclusion of the Fortuna stop pending City comment; written comments are requested by May 8, 2026, with HCAOG consideration on May 21, 2026.

Designating a "major transit stop" has direct land-use and CEQA implications within a one-halfmile radius: (1) AB 2097 (2022) generally prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for most developments; (2) AB 2553 (2024) requires lower vehicular traffic impact fees for qualifying housing near major transit stops and updates the statutory definition of "major transit stop"; and (3) Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) CEQA Technical Advisory presumes certain projects within one-half mile of a major transit stop have less-than-significant Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) impacts, which can streamline environmental review.

Business Agenda Item 4b

Council action today would provide policy direction for the City's comment letter to HCAOG and, if supportive, initiate local implementation work (e.g., parking management and objective standards) to responsibly realize benefits while addressing community concerns.

BACKGROUND:

On February 19, 2026, the HCAOG Board considered adopting the RTP update (VROOM 2026– 2046) and discussed expanding the list of "major transit stops." The first cut-off of stops that serve over 150 daily average boardings/alightings which are the original seven locations designated as major transit stops in 2024 and located in Eureka, Arcata, and Humboldt County (College of the Redwoods). HCAOG staff identified a second threshold—stops serving 50 average daily boardings/alightings (serves a minimum of 1% of regional ridership)—yielding 14 proposed new locations. Following interagency discussion, staff recommended deferring the additions for a short, formal local review period. HCAOG’s March 5, 2026, letter to the City opens a comment period through May 8, 2026, and notes that the Fortuna stop (RTS 11th & N) is a proposed addition to be brought back to the Board on May 21, 2026.

Designating major bus stops in an RTP qualifies those locations as a 'major transit stop' for the purposes of state infill-encouragement legislation. Under the Public Resources Code (PRC), "major transit stop" includes specified rail/bus rapid transit stations, ferry terminals, and intersections of two or more major bus routes meeting a service frequency threshold. AB 2553 (2024) amended PRC §21064.3 effective January 1, 2025, to set the bus frequency criterion at 20 minutes or less during peak periods and harmonize related housing/fee provisions.

Key effects within 1/2 mile of a designated stop.
• Parking: AB 2097 generally precludes cities from imposing "minimum" off-street parking requirements on most residential, commercial, and other specified developments within 1/2 mile of a major transit stop (with limited exceptions and documentation requirements).

This can lower project costs and support infill housing but may raise on-street parking management considerations.
• Impact fees: AB 2553 requires local agencies that levy vehicular traffic impact mitigation fees on housing to set lower rates for qualifying projects near major transit stops/transit priority areas.
• CEQA Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT): OPR Technical Advisory provides a screening presumption that certain projects located within 1/2 mile of a major transit stop will have a less-than-significant VMT impact, reducing time and cost for CEQA review. Local VMT guidelines still apply for detailed cases.

The 1/2-mile radius from 11th & N would encompass much of central Fortuna. If designated, future private projects in that area could opt to build less parking without a "minimum" requirement; qualifying housing could see reduced traffic impact fees; and many projects could rely on streamlined VMT analysis. The City would retain authority to adopt objective design standards, shared/managed parking policies, and curb management to address spillover and safety.

Staff can return with a draft toolkit (permits, time limits, shared-parking agreements, and data collection) if Council supports designation.

Business Agenda Item 4b

HCAOG is seeking local input on the “50 average daily boardings/alightings (serves a minimum of 1% of regional ridership)" methodology. If Council has concerns, the comment letter could request: (a) documentation of stop-level counts for RTS 11th & N; (b) a commitment to refresh counts periodically; and (c) a formal amendment schedule to add/remove stops as data evolve.

OPTIONS:

1. Support designation and transmit a letter of support and authorize the City Manager to sign. Direct staff to prepare a local implementation workplan (parking management, objective standards, fee schedule compliance) and return within 90 days.

2. Support in concept, contingent on HCAOG providing stop-specific boarding data, a periodic update protocol, and a commitment to map-based coordination; transmit a conditional support letter.

3. Do not support designation at this time; transmit a letter requesting deferral pending further data/methodology refinements.

4. Provide other direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No immediate direct fiscal impact is associated with transmitting a comment letter. If the stop is designated, there may be longer-term fiscal implications: potential reductions in traffic impact fee revenues for eligible housing within the 1/2-mile area; staff time to prepare parking management tools and objective standards; and potential eligibility benefits when competing for state/federal funding that favors transit-oriented infill. Staff will return with resource needs if Council directs an implementation workplan.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Receive staff presentation and review Council questions

2. Open Public Comment

3. Close Public Comment

4. Motion to select an option above and authorize the City Manager to sign a comment letter to HCAOG. Roll call vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• HCAOG Letter to City of Fortuna re: Major Transit Stop Designation (March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
To: Amy Nilsen, City Manager, City of Fortuna
From: Brendan Byrd, HCAOG Executive Director, HCAOG
Subject: Agency Comment Period Regarding Major Transit Stop Additions and Methodology in 2026 RTP Update
Dear Mrs. Nilsen,
At their meeting on February 19th, the HCAOG Board approved expanding the definition of a ‘major transit stop’ as defined the Humboldt County Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), VROOM 2026-2046. As part of the proposed expansion, all regional transit stops with at least 50 passenger boardings/alighting’s are included, which in the final draft RTP resulted in 14 newly proposed designed major transit stops. One of the proposed new stops is located in the City of Fortuna, at 11th and N Streets (a Redwood Transit System stop).

As part of the final Board motion adopting the 2026 RTP, the proposed major transit stop in Fortuna was removed from the final document pending a formal notification and comment period for the City. This letter is to inform you of the proposed addition of Fortuna’s major transit stop designation at 11th and N streets, and requests that the City consider the revision and methodology and provide written comments back to HCAOG by Friday May 8th. HCAOG staff are planning on bringing this item back to the HCAOG Board with Fortuna’s input at the May 21st HCAOG Board meeting.

For reference, major transit stops designed in the RTP provide for the following outcomes:
• AB 2097 (2022) prohibits local governments from enforcing minimum parking requirements for most developments within 1/2 mile of a major transit stop; and
• AB 2553 (2024) says that agencies cannot justify new or higher traffic impact fees at qualifying stops and projects in the 1/2 mile buffer; and • OPR guidance presumes that projects within 1/2 mile of major transit stops have less than significant VMT impacts which can streamline CEQA review.

If you have any questions or need information on appeal limitations, please contact me at (707) 444-8208 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
Brendan Byrd, PE
Executive Director
Humboldt County Association of Governments
HCAOG
Regional Transportation
Planning Agency
611 I Street, Suite B
Eureka, CA 95501
707.444.8208
Fax: 707.444.8319
www.hcaog.net
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Business Agenda Item 4c

STAFF REPORT
Business Agenda Item
DATE: May 4, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Transactions and Use Tax Measure
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Council:

1. Receive a report from staff regarding a proposed ballot measure to authorize an additional ¾-cent transactions and use tax within the City, commencing April 1, 2027, to fund essential services.

2. Introduce, on first reading by title only, and submit to the voters Ordinance 2026-785, an Ordinance of the City of Fortuna authorizing an additional City transactions and use tax to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, subject to approval of a majority of the electors voting on the tax measure at the general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

3. Adopt Resolution 2026-12, which:
a. Submits Ordinance 2026-785 to the qualified voters at the November 3, 2026, general municipal election;
b. Requests the election on the ordinance be consolidated with the Statewide General Election;
c. Sets dates for submission of arguments for and against the proposed tax measure; d. Sets dates for submission of rebuttal arguments;
e. Authorizes the Mayor to submit a written argument in favor of the measure on behalf of the Council;
f. Requests the City Attorney prepare an impartial analysis of the measure; and g. Agrees to reimburse the County for the costs of conducting the election on the measure.

DISCUSSION:

In November 2016, a majority of voters approved a local ¾-cent transactions and use tax (Measure E) with the intention of funding previous cuts to public safety and to help maintain and enhance public safety services, support local businesses, provide essential services, and stabilize the City budget. The tax was originally set to expire on March 31, 2025; however, in November 2020, a Business Agenda Item 4c

majority of voters approved an extension of the tax through March 31, 2033. The proposed 2026 measure would not eliminate the current voter-approved ¾-cent transactions and use tax, which would remain in effect through March 31, 2033. Instead, the proposed measure would authorize an additional ¾-cent transactions and use tax commencing April 1, 2027. If approved, the combined City transactions and use tax rate would be 1.5-cent from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2033, after which the existing voter-approved tax would sunset and the additional voterapproved ¾-cent tax would remain in effect unless ended later in accordance with the ordinance and applicable law.

Measure E revenues are essential for the City to maintain and continue to improve certain essential City services and to maintain a balanced budget. However, as discussed in more detail below, the City has experienced a significant increase in the cost of providing essential services since 2016 and additional funds are necessary to meet current and projected costs.

The City of Fortuna has experienced several consecutive years of structural financial challenges driven primarily by stagnant or declining revenues and rapidly increasing operational costs— particularly for public safety, insurance, and core community services.

1. How Fortuna Reached this Fiscal Crossroads
a. Sales Tax Revenues Are Not Keeping Pace With Inflation The City’s largest unrestricted revenue source is sales tax, and sales tax has not kept up with inflation. Under normal inflation, revenues would have increased to $5.2M by FY 2026–27. Actual projected revenues are only $4.1M. This results in a gap of over $1,000,000. This means the City effectively lost the purchasing power of nearly one million dollars over a five-year period. See below chart.

Business Agenda Item 4c

b. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Revenues Have Declined Significantly Traditionally, TOT helps fund City services and tourism-related impacts. The City’s TOT revenue has dropped sharply since FY 2021–22. Expected inflation-adjusted TOT for FY 2026–27 is approximately $1.1M. Actual projected TOT is $700,000, a gap of over $400,000. This decline appears linked to regional lodging patterns and reduced tourism activity. See below chart.
c. Liability Insurance Costs Have Skyrocketed
Liability insurance—an unavoidable cost—has increased more dramatically than any other major expense category. Actual costs for liability insurance in fiscal year 2021– 22 were $435,894. Projected costs for fiscal year 2026-27 is $1,051,372, an increase of over $615,000, or over 140%. The resulting gap compared to inflation-adjusted expectation is over $500,000. These increases are consistent with statewide trends affecting municipal risk pools. See below chart.

Business Agenda Item 4c

The result of these three trends is a General Fund structural budget deficit. These combined trends demonstrate rising costs and flat to declining revenues. In order to address these trends the use of reserves and a hiring freeze has been put into place. In addition, there is a potential for reductions in services to maintain critical operations.

To better understand voter attitudes toward these challenges and gauge the feasibility of a future sales tax measure, the City commissioned EMC Research to conduct a statistically valid public opinion survey from February 23 to March 5, 2026, collecting 200 interviews with a margin of error of ±6.9%.

At a regular meeting held on April 6, 2026, the Council reviewed EMC Research public opinion results and subsequently voted to place a ¾-cent sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

The draft resolution incorporates the ballot language used during EMC Research’s public opinion polling and reviewed on April 6, 2026, as follows:

Fortuna Essential Services Funding Measure
Shall the measure to maintain essential City services, such as protecting public safety; increasing and restoring police officers; repairing aging/ deteriorating streets and potholes; providing programs for seniors and youth; and keeping parks clean and safe, by authorizing a ¾-cent sales tax in the City of Fortuna, generating $1,800,000 annually for general government use until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, community oversight, and all funds staying in Fortuna, be adopted?
Yes
No
Included with this Staff Report are two attachments:
• Attachment A is the final proposed ordinance that, among other things:

Business Agenda Item 4c

o Authorizes an additional ¾-cent transactions and use tax commencing April 1, 2027;
o Maintains the existing voter-approved ¾-cent transactions and use tax through March 31, 2033;
o Provides that from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2033, the combined City transactions and use tax rate would be 1.5-cent;
o Maintains the independent audit requirement;
o Maintains the oversight committee; and
Preserves the authority to reduce or repeal the additional tax as provided in the ordinance.
• Attachment B is the final proposed resolution that, among other things:
o Submits the ordinance (Attachment A) to the qualified voters at the November 3, 2026, general municipal election;
o Requests the election on the ordinance be consolidated with the Statewide General Election;
o Designates the ballot title and question;
o Sets dates for submission of arguments for and against the proposed tax measure;
o Sets dates for submission of rebuttal arguments;
o Authorizes the Mayor to submit a written argument in favor of the measure on behalf of the Council;
o Requests the City Attorney prepare an impartial analysis of the measure; and
o Agrees to reimburse the County for the costs of conducting the election on the measure.

Authorizing an additional ¾-cent transactions and use tax will allow the City to continue to have more competitive salaries and fund special programs beyond normal operation. Not pursuing additional tax revenue will make it harder for the City to recruit and retain employees and limit the ability to do special projects. It is important to note, that while the sales tax would be administered by the California Department of Tax And Fee Administration (“CDTFA”), the revenues are earmarked exclusively for use by and within the City – the State would not be able to take or borrow these funds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Without the proposed additional ¾-cent increase to the City’s existing transactions and use tax, the City will continue to lose the ability to fund all but the necessary projects and would struggle to retain staff by paying competitive salaries. If the tax is not increased in 2026 then the City would look to work toward balancing future budgets by reducing services and staffing. In addition, the following essential services would be at risk for elimination or reduction:
• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) that are scheduled for the repair and/or replacement of deteriorated City infrastructure will continue to be postponed and/or cancelled • Fewer staff and maintenance projects for city streets • Fewer repair projects for city drainage facilities
Business Agenda Item 4c

• Fewer staff and expansion or improvement of city parks RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Receive a report from staff regarding a proposed ballot measure

2. Take public comment

3. Council discussion

4. Move to introduce, on first reading by title only, and submit to the voters Ordinance 2026- 785 (Two-thirds vote required). Roll Call vote.

5. By way of a separate motion, move to adopt Resolution 2026-12 and read by title only.

Roll Call vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Ordinance 2026-785, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Authorizing an Additional City Transactions and Use Tax to be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Subject to Approval of a Majority of the Electors Voting on the Tax Measure at the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
B. Resolution 2026-12; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of Fortuna a Certain Measure Relating to a Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.13 of Title 3 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Authorize an Additional City Transactions and Use Tax for General Purposes at the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as Called and Proposed to the Qualified Electors by Resolution; Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis of the Measure; Setting the Dates for Arguments on the Measure; and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt to Consolidate Said Election Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code

ORDINANCE 2026-785

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA AUTHORIZING AN

ADDITIONAL CITY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION, SUBJECT TO

APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORS VOTING ON THE TAX MEASURE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WHEREAS, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code § 7285.9, the City of Fortuna ("City") has the authority to levy a local transactions and use tax for general purposes ("TUT'); and WHEREAS, at the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the qualified voters of the City of Fortuna approved Measure E, which imposed a three-quarters cent TUT for an eight (8) year period through and including March 31, 2025, to ensure a reliable, locally-controlled source of funds to address, plan, and prepare for community priorities including increasing police protection services; maintaining 9- 1-1 response; nuisance abatement; repairing and maintaining streets, sidewalks, and drainage; maintaining parks; maintaining programs for youth and seniors; and maintaining other essential services; and WHEREAS, at the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, the qualified voters of the City of Fortuna approved Measure G, which extended the sales tax through March 31, 2033; and WHEREAS, the revenues derived from Measure E are essential to maintain essential city services; however, due to rising costs and inflationary pressures, the revenues derived from Measure E are insufficient to continue to maintain the programs and services funded by Measure E; and WHEREAS, over the past several years, the City has seen a decrease in sales tax and transient occupancy tax and an increase in costs totaling $1.9 million, and WHEREAS, because of decreased revenues and rising costs the City has implemented a hiring freeze and the use of general reserves and discretionary service reductions; and WHEREAS, funds from this Measure will help maintain essential services in the City such as protecting public safety; increasing and restoring police officers; repairing aging/deteriorating streets and potholes; providing programs for seniors and youth; and keeping parks clean and safe; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to propose to the qualified voters of the City of Fortuna an ordinance authorizing an additional transactions and use tax at the rate of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%), commencing April 1, 2027, with all revenues continuing to be subject to an independent audit and overseen by a community oversight committee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends that the transactions and use tax previously approved by the voters and extended through March 31, 2033, shall remain in effect through that date, and that the additional transactions and use tax authorized by this Ordinance shall commence on April 1, 2027, and continue thereafter unless repealed in accordance with this Chapter.

NOW, THEREFORE, the People of the City of Fortuna do ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL TAX. The qualified voters of the City of Fortuna hereby approve and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 3.13 of Title 3 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to authorize an additional transactions and use tax at the rate of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%), to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The additional tax authorized by this Ordinance shall become operative on April 1, 2027, and shall continue thereafter unless repealed in accordance with this Chapter.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Section 3.13.050 of Chapter 3.13 of Title 3 of the Fortuna Municipal Code is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety as follows:

3.13.050 Transactions tax rate.

A. For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the city at the rate of ¾-cent (0.75 percent) per dollar of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this chapter.

B. Commencing April 1, 2027, an additional transactions tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the city at the rate of ¾-cent (0.75 percent) per dollar of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory. The tax imposed by this subdivision B is in addition to the tax imposed by subdivision A of this section and shall continue thereafter unless terminated in accordance with this chapter.

C. From and after April 1, 2027, through and including March 31, 2033, the combined transactions tax rate imposed under subdivisions A and B of this section shall be one and one-half percent (1.5%).

SECTION 3. AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Section 3.13.070 of Chapter 3.13 of Title 3 of the Fortuna Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

3.13.070 Use tax rate.

A. An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the city of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this chapter for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 0.75 percent per dollar of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.

B. Commencing April 1, 2027, an additional excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the city of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after April 1, 2027, for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 0.75 percent per dollar of the sales price of the property. The tax imposed by this subdivision B is in addition to the tax imposed by subdivision A of this section and shall continue thereafter unless terminated in accordance with this chapter. The sales

price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.

C. From and after April 1, 2027, through and including March 31, 2033, the combined use tax rate imposed under subdivisions A and B of this section shall be one and one-half percent (1.5%).

SECTION 4. AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Section 3.13.200 of Chapter 3.13 of Title 3 of the Fortuna Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

3.13.200 Termination of Tax
A. The tax rate imposed by Sections 3.13.050(A) and 3.13.070(A) shall remain in effect through and including March 31, 2033, unless sooner repealed in accordance with law.

B. The tax rate imposed by Sections 3.13.050(B) and 3.13.070(B) shall commence on April 1, 2027, and shall continue thereafter unless repealed by the voters or reduced or repealed by the City Council to the extent permitted by law.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance relates to the levying and collecting of the City transactions and use taxes and shall take effect only if approved by a majority of the voters voting on the measure at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and shall become effective ten (10) days after the City Council declares and certifies by resolution the results of the election and that the measure was approved by a majority of the voters voting thereon.

SECTION 6. CERTIFICATION AND PUBLICATION. Upon approval by the voters, the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it to be published according to law and transmitted to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. The approval of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq., “CEQA,” and 14 Cal. Code Reg. §§ 15000 et seq., “CEQA Guidelines”). The transactions and use tax enacted by this Ordinance is a general tax that can be used for any legitimate governmental purpose; it is not a commitment to any particular action. As such, under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), the tax is not a project within the meaning of CEQA because it creates a government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. If revenue from the tax were used for a purpose that would have either such effect, the city would undertake the required CEQA review for that particular project. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060 CEQA analysis is not required.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Fortuna on the 4th day of May 2026, by at least a two-thirds vote of the City Council, as follows:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Buffy Gray, Deputy City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
_____________________________________
Ryan T. Plotz, City Attorney

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA ORDERING THE

SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.13 OF TITLE 3 OF THE FORTUNA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL CITY

TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX FOR GENERAL PURPOSES AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AS CALLED AND PROPOSED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS BY RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE; SETTING THE DATES FOR ARGUMENTS ON THE MEASURE; AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT TO CONSOLIDATE SAID ELECTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, at the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the qualified voters of the City of Fortuna approved Measure E, which imposed a ¾-cent transaction and use tax (“sales tax”) to protect and maintain essential City services, including increasing and restoring police officers and programs, repairing aging/deteriorating streets and potholes, parks maintenance, and programs for youth and seniors; and
WHEREAS, at the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, the qualified voters of the City of Fortuna approved Measure G, which extended the sales tax through March 31, 2033; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends that the transactions and use tax previously approved by the voters and extended through March 31, 2033, shall remain in effect through that date, and that the additional transactions and use tax authorized by the proposed ordinance shall commence on April 1, 2027, and continue thereafter unless repealed in accordance with the ordinance and applicable law; and WHEREAS, the revenues derived from Measure E are essential to maintain and continue to improve city services, including police protection, code enforcement and other essential services; however, due to rising costs and inflationary pressures, the revenues derived from Measure E are insufficient to continue to maintain the programs and services funded by Measure E; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend Chapter 3.13 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to authorize an additional transactions and use tax at the rate of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) to maintain essential City services, such as protecting public safety; increasing and restoring police officers; repairing aging/deteriorating streets and potholes; providing programs for seniors and youth; and keeping parks clean and safe; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit to the voters at the election a question relating to the authorization of an additional three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) transactions and use tax for general purposes, commencing April 1, 2027; and
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and be called by a Resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fortuna desires that the County of Humboldt Elections Department conduct the municipal election, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403, to be held on November 3, 2026; and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does order submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election of November 3, 2026, the following question:

Fortuna Essential Services Funding Measure
Shall the measure to maintain essential City services, such as protecting public safety; increasing and restoring police officers; repairing aging/ deteriorating streets and potholes; providing programs for seniors and youth; and keeping parks clean and safe, by authorizing a ¾-cent sales tax in the City of Fortuna, generating $1,800,000 annually for general government use until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, community oversight, and all funds staying in Fortuna, be adopted?
Yes
No
SECTION 2. The proposed measure submitted to the voters is attached as Exhibit A. The City Council hereby approves the ordinance by a two-thirds vote of the City Council, the form thereof, and its submission to the voters of the City at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election, as required by Revenue and Taxation Code section 7285.9. The ordinance authorizes an additional transactions tax at the rate of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) commencing April 1, 2027, and an additional use tax at the rate of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) commencing April 1, 2027. The additional taxes shall be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The ordinance further provides that the transactions and use taxes previously approved by the voters shall remain in effect through March 31, 2033, unless sooner repealed in accordance with law. From April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2033, the combined rate of the existing and additional transactions taxes, and the combined rate of the existing and additional use taxes, shall be one and one-half percent (1.5%).

SECTION 3. In all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections, including but not limited to Elections Code section 10418.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections Code, the City Council of the City of Fortuna hereby requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt to agree to the consolidation of the Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026 and issue instructions to the Humboldt County Elections Department that the election in all respects be held as if there were only one election and to conduct the Municipal Election including the publishing of all election materials, the mailing of sample ballots, the hiring of election officers, canvassing the returns, and the actual conduct of the election.

SECTION 5.
a. The last day for submission of primary arguments for or against the measure shall be by 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026.

b. The last day for submission of rebuttal arguments for or against the measure shall be by 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2026.
c. Primary arguments shall not exceed three hundred (300) words and shall be signed by not more than five persons.
d. Rebuttal arguments shall not exceed two hundred fifty (250) words and shall be signed by not more than five persons; those persons may be different persons than the persons who signed the primary arguments.
e. Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9282, the Mayor is hereby authorized to file a written argument in favor of the proposed measure on behalf of the City Council. At the Mayor’s discretion, the argument may be signed by members of the City Council or bona fide associations or by individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure. In the event that an argument is filed against the measure, the Mayor is also authorized to file a rebuttal argument on behalf of the City Council, which may be signed by members of the City Council or bona fide associations or by individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure, which may be different from those who signed the primary argument. f. Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9285, when the City Clerk has selected the arguments for and against the measure, which will be printed and distributed to the voters, the City Clerk shall send copies of the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument against, and copies of the argument against to the authors of the argument in favor.

Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the primary arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the primary argument, which it seeks to rebut. g. Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9280, the City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the measure to the City Attorney. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure, not to exceed 500 words in length, showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the measure, and file the impartial analysis with the City Clerk by August 12, 2026.

SECTION 6. The City of Fortuna recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County of Humboldt for all costs associated with the conduct of the City of Fortuna’s municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026.

SECTION 7. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.

SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

SECTION 9. The approval of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq., “CEQA,” and 14 Cal. Code Reg. §§ 15000 et seq., “CEQA Guidelines”). The transactions and use tax to be submitted to the voters is a general tax that can be used for any legitimate governmental purpose; it is not a commitment to any particular action. As such, under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), the tax is not a project within the meaning of CEQA because it creates a government funding mechanism that

does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. If revenue from the tax were used for a purpose that would have either such effect, the city would undertake the required CEQA review for that particular project. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060 CEQA analysis is not required.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the Humboldt County Registrar of Voters.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Buffy Gray, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ryan T. Plotz, City Attorney

EXHIBIT A
[FINAL APPROVED FORM OF ORDINAINCE 2026-785 TO BE ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION FOLLOWING ADOPTIONG BY THE CITY COUNCIL]